Tour des Six - Italy
5-day hiking trip with overnight stay in refuges
Champoluc - Gressoney: Aosta Valley
Discover a 5-day hiking tour, guided by Aurélie_Happyshoes, a qualified mountain guide, who will take you through breathtaking landscapes between the Matterhorn and the Monte Rosa massif.
The hikes will be accompanied by Alessandra Malfa, a qualified physiotherapist who will give advice on accident prevention, guide warm-ups before setting off, as well as specific stretching and strengthening exercises for hiking upon arrival at the cabin.
Come explore the magnificent Aosta Valley with Aurélie_HappyShoes, who is passionate about the Aosta Valley, and Alessandra Malfa, who is originally from the Aosta Valley.
You'll have the opportunity to savor local produce and AOC wines in magnificent Italian cabins. This unique experience combines adventure, nature, gastronomy, and wellness for an unforgettable stay.
The program:
June 17, 2026: Meeting in Champoluc, Val d'Ayas at 11:00
Champoluc › Saint-Jacques › Résy / Ferraro refuge › Soussun › Old Crest
7km / D + 685 m
18.06.2026: Vieux Crest Refuge › Colle di Pinter › Alpenzù refuge
10 km / Elevation gain 862 m
19.06.2026 : Alpenzù Refuge › Col Valnera › Arp refuge
7km / Elevation gain 976m
20.06.2026: Arp Refuge › Mascognaz › Champoluc
10km / 300m elevation gain
Late afternoon in Champoluc, a very pretty little village in the Val d'Ayas - overnight stay in a hotel in Champoluc
June 21, 2026: Short walk around Champoluc, visit to Forte di Bard (if desired) and return home
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Each day: warm-ups and joint mobility session guided by Alessandra Malfa, physiotherapist .
Note: It is very difficult to travel to Italy by public transport. We will try to organize carpooling depending on the number of participants, at least from the city of Aosta.
Important information
Requirements
To participate in this excursion, you must be a fit hiker, sure-footed and familiar with small trails both downhill and uphill.
Included in the price
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5 guided hikes by Aurélie_Happyshoes
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3 nights in a cabin, including breakfast and dinner
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1 night at the hotel in Champoluc
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1 evening meal at a restaurant in Champoluc
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Visit to the Forte di Bard
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Not included in the price
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Additional drinks and snacks
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Transport to Aosta (city)
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Drinks
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Picnics
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Other extras
Insurance
It is the participant's responsibility to take out health and accident insurance covering mountain rescue, including extreme sports. It is strongly recommended to join Air Zermatt or another insurance company (CHF 35 per year only for emergency medical assistance from the air).
General conditions of sale:
Terms and Conditions
Equipment list
Good walking shoes
Small backpacks, max. 30L
Comfortable, warm and waterproof walking clothes depending on the weather
Waterproof or windproof jacket
Cap, hat or possibly a beanie
Sunglasses and sunscreen
Energy bars, chocolate, snacks
Beverage
Ev. walking sticks
A few changes of clothes
Small linen
Sleeping bag (required)
Headlamp or flashlight
Small toiletries
Small personal pharmacy, bandages
Identity card and half-price ticket